| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $130.70 | 9.716% | $143.3988 | $143.40 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.52 | 6.477% | $157.0749 | $157.07 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.65 | 9.817% | $176.421 | $176.42 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.43 | 8.490% | $48.2021 | $48.20 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.46 | 12.635% | $29.8032 | $29.80 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.46 | 5.857% | $17.4241 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.93 | 13.631% | $187.4116 | $187.41 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.15 | $759.7357 | $759.72 | $759.65 | $759.70 | |